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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,267.76, 356,418.68 and 143,548.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,267.76, 356,418.68 and 143,548.72 is: 198,102.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,267.76 : 356,418.68 = 143,548.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,267.76/356,418.68 = 143,548.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,267.76x = 356,418.68 × 143,548.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,267.76x = 51,163,445,298.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,163,445,298.09/258,267.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,102.33

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